| Family: |
Platytroctidae (Tubeshoulders) |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 680 - 2000 m |
| Distribution: |
Tropical and subtropical seas worldwide. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-17 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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